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Remembering Sanjay Gandhi- The man behind 1975 Emergency

New Delhi: Sanjay Gandhi's role as a politician was short lived due to his premature death. Nonetheless, he made his presence felt on Indian political horizon in a very short span of time. The ‘controversial




From the beginning of his political career during the Emergency in 1975 to his death in 1980, Sanjay was a dominant figure on Indian political scene. It was believed that during the emergency period it was Sanjay Gandhi who was controlling the nation instead of the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

At one point of time, Sanjay was looked upon as the next political heir of Nehru-Gandhi dynasty.
But unfortunately his political career  always encountered  web of controversy.

Indira Gandhi doted on Sanjay Gandhi and delegated a lot of responsibility to him. This was criticized by many people including members of the Congress party.